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I really like the framed four patch. I have saved this pattern and may use it for the 2nd quilt. The first one is going to be a pattern called 'My Three Bears.' It's 3 bears that look like they are under the cover. I ordered the pattern, but haven't received it yet. Here's where I ordered it if anyone else is interested. (Betty, I gave you the wrong name in my reply to your post. It's called 'My 3 Bears' - not 'Bear Patch.') Dee Here is a link that might be useful: My Three Bears

Punk, those are such cute snowman ornaments--I love anything snowman. Darn, Anj, you have all the good stores in your area, I'm jealous, no Shopko down here. ;o( The Krylon Matte 1311 is a spray on clear sealer. It is great for so many things. If you like to do linework with a pen,you can spray the matte sealer on and the ink will not run. It's also very good to give a little "tooth" to things before you paint them too. I don't usually seal my wood before I paint anymore either--I was taught to sand, wipe off the dust and then use a liquid sealer before I started to paint. Now I just skip the sealer and put on a couple coats of paint. The Hide Glue is at Lowe's, Home Depot, Walmart. Not expensive and will last a long time. I just put an undercoat of paint on, let it dry, brush a layer of the glue on with a sponge brush. Thick layer makes large cracks, thin layer makes thin cracks. Let it dry, then quickly brush my second color on top. Brush the top coat on in long even strokes and don't go back over it. Have fun watching the cracks appear as it dries. ;o) Anj, I can't help with suggestions on stain--I haven't done that in a long time--used to stain things allot. I've even used the dark Old English furniture polish on projects for a bit of a stain. It turns out really nice, but you have to be careful of fingerprints until it gets nice and dry. Punk, wouldn't that be fun for the three of us to get together to work on some projects? Not sure I could convince DH to do that though, and I don't drive that big long motor home! I've never been to Montana but would love to see it sometime. That's the fun part about traveling in the motor home, get to see new places. We just got back home, so I worked today on vacuuming and cleaning the carpets in the motor home. Got all the rugs and towels washed. Just need to remake the bed with clean sheets and blankets and take it back to the storage area in the morning. Always nice to go on trips, but love to be home again too. ;o) Now I need to clean up the leaves from the winds, do a little trimming and start working on some painting projects before you gals revoke my membership on this forum! ;o) Luvs

Thanks, Larri!